The Swine It Podcast Show - Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy: Bone Mineralization in Swine | Ep. 285
Jan 21, 2025In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy from Laval University explores bone mineralization in swine. The discussion focuses on calcium and phosphorus's role in animal growth and health, along with insights into optimizing these minerals for sustainable animal protein production. Learn how these key nutrients influence pig performance, growth, and sustainability in swine nutrition. Available on all major platforms.
What will you learn:
- Bone mineralization dynamics
- Phosphorus absorption challenges
- Calcium-phosphorus interaction
- On-farm measurement tools
- Sustainable swine nutrition
Meet the guest:
Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy is a professor at Laval University, Quebec, Canada. Her research focuses on sustainable animal protein production by optimizing phosphorus and nitrogen in pig and poultry diets. With a Ph.D. in animal science, she specializes in improving bone mineralization through calcium and phosphorus balance.
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